Ian Moffatt
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1578352 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Ian Moffatt |
| PRENOMES | Ian |
| SOBRENOME | Moffatt |
| ASSINATURA | MOFFATT I |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Stirling |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1982 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2008 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
A preliminary analysis of composite indicators of sustainable development
Preliminary quantitative analysis of 13 composite indicators for the original G7 nations for the year 2000 is presented. Using ranked data some interesting relationships between the indicators for economic, social and environmental phenomena are revealed. These indicators have been analysed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. It is shown that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is positively associated with the human development index (HD…
Potentialities, problems, policies and progress in modelling sustainable development
This paper discusses some of the potentials, problems, policies and progress in modelling sustainable development. After briefly describing ten approaches to modelling sustainable development, some of the methodological problems still to be resolved are addressed. It is then suggested that policies to promote sustainable development should operate at six different spatial levels connecting global, multinational, national, regional, local and indi…
A critique of ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops
The ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops as reported by the Nuffield Bioethics Committee are summarised. A critique of their findings is presented. It is argued that the apparent benefits are outweighed by the ecological, social and economic costs, and that the yields of some genetically modified crops are poorer when compared to conventional species. Furthermore, the current regulations are far too lax for consumer protection.…
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is unique in that it has established the Lord Provost's Commission on Sustainable Development to advise on the ways in which the city can contribute to sustainable development. This paper briefly considers the sustenance space and the problems of unsustainability for cities. Section two then describes the growth of Edinburgh and emphasises weak and strong measures of sustainability for cities. The third se…
Is Scotland sustainable? A the series of indicators of sustainable development
Seven measures of sustainable development for Scotland are examined for the period 1980-1993. These measures are green net national product, genuine savings, ecological footprint, environmental space, human appropriation of net primary production, the index of sustainable economic welfare and the genuine progress indicator. Very different messages concerning sustainable development in Scotland emerge from these measures
Measuring sustainability
Applying the concept of natural capital criticality to regional resource management
An evaluation of Environmental Space as the basis for sustainable Europe
Environmental Space is being used by many groups throughout Europe as the basis for describing targets to make development in Europe sustainable. The concept is described together with the policy suggestions for a sustainable Europe emanating from the use of this method. The methodology of Environmental Space is then evaluated critically and its similarity with Ecological Footprints is noted. It is also noted that alternative calculations, using …
On measuring sustainable development indicators
Sustainable development, as proposed by the Brundtland Report, requires carefully managed change to improve environmental and economic conditions as well as the quality of life for all people. Some of the problems involved in this demanding challenge faced by individuals, local communities, nations and the international community are discussed. In particular, nine indicators of sustainable development—gleaned from economic, socioeconomic and envi…
Measuring and assessing indicators of sustainable development for Scotland
In this paper, we review three broad classes of indicators of sustainable development. These are economic, ecological and sociopolitical indicators. We then report the results of a pilot study which measured five different indicators for Scotland: an approximate environmentally-adjusted Net National Product; the Pearce-Atkinson Measure; Net Primary Production; Appropriated Carrying Capacity; and the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare. We find …
An Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare for Scotland, 1980-1991
This paper presents the methods and results of applying an 'Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare' (ISEW) for Scotland, 1980-1991. Several measures of economic welfare are described and this leads into a description of the ISEW as used in the USA and the UK. The methods and data sources for developing an ISEW for Scotland are then presented. The results indicate a widening gap between the ISEW and the more conventional measures of economic welfar…
Efficiency and Distributional Aspects of Market Mechanisms in the Control of Pollution
Ecologically sustainable development in Australia
Progress on promoting ecologically sustainable development (ESD) in Australia is presented. First, the need for promoting environmental conservation and development in Australia is outlined. Next, the contents of the ten volumes promoting ecologically sustainable development in Australia are critically appraised. Finally, some of the ways in which the ideals of ecologically sustainable development in Australia can be made operational and translat…
Urban Dynamics
The Evolution of the Sustainable DeveIopment Concept
It is argued that in the 1970s the radical idea of ecodevelopment failed to gain support as a way of reconciling economic development with ecological conservation but it sowed the seeds of the sustainable development concept. By 1980 the World Conservation Strategy received support from many countries including Australia. The National Conservation Strategy for Australia received a mixed response at the state/territory level but it in turn paved t…
Research Policy and Review 33. Why is More Notice not Taken of Economists' Prescriptions for the Control of Pollution
This paper is concerned with trying to explain why governments have not taken more notice of economists' suggestions with respect to pollution control policy. Four possible explanations are considered: ignorance; theoretical problems; practical problems; and institutional or cultural factors. It is concluded that economists have been too narrow in their focus on efficiency as an appropriate objective function for legislators and pressure groups, …
Microcomputers in environmental education
Microcomputers are being used in increasing numbers in environmental education. This paper describes some of the ways in which microcomputer systems are being used in environmental education. Amongst these recent developments are the use of microcomputers for remote sensing, dynamic modelling, geographical information systems and expert systems. Finally, it is argued that the full potential of microcomputers in environmental education is not, as …
Teaching environmental systems modelling using computer simulation
A course in computer modelling of environmental systems is presented. By using system dynamics it is possible to teach senior undergraduates how to analyse a system of interest, construct a flow chart of the system, and write computer programs to simulate real world environmental processes. A worked example of this approach to systems modelling is presented along with an evaluation of the course
The Dynamic Modelling of Two Nineteenth‐century Lancashire Towns
Environmental science at Stirling
The growth and development of environmental science at the University of Stirling is presented. After discussing various definitions of environmental science the organization of the four years honours degree programme is described. Some of the anticipated developments in this programme are discussed
Urban Dynamics
The Evolution of the Sustainable DeveIopment Concept
It is argued that in the 1970s the radical idea of ecodevelopment failed to gain support as a way of reconciling economic development with ecological conservation but it sowed the seeds of the sustainable development concept. By 1980 the World Conservation Strategy received support from many countries including Australia. The National Conservation Strategy for Australia received a mixed response at the state/territory level but it in turn paved t…
Efficiency and Distributional Aspects of Market Mechanisms in the Control of Pollution
Teaching environmental systems modelling using computer simulation
A course in computer modelling of environmental systems is presented. By using system dynamics it is possible to teach senior undergraduates how to analyse a system of interest, construct a flow chart of the system, and write computer programs to simulate real world environmental processes. A worked example of this approach to systems modelling is presented along with an evaluation of the course
Environmental science at Stirling
The growth and development of environmental science at the University of Stirling is presented. After discussing various definitions of environmental science the organization of the four years honours degree programme is described. Some of the anticipated developments in this programme are discussed
Teaching environmental systems modelling using computer simulation
A course in computer modelling of environmental systems is presented. By using system dynamics it is possible to teach senior undergraduates how to analyse a system of interest, construct a flow chart of the system, and write computer programs to simulate real world environmental processes. A worked example of this approach to systems modelling is presented along with an evaluation of the course
The Dynamic Modelling of Two Nineteenth‐century Lancashire Towns
Microcomputers in environmental education
Microcomputers are being used in increasing numbers in environmental education. This paper describes some of the ways in which microcomputer systems are being used in environmental education. Amongst these recent developments are the use of microcomputers for remote sensing, dynamic modelling, geographical information systems and expert systems. Finally, it is argued that the full potential of microcomputers in environmental education is not, as …
Research Policy and Review 33. Why is More Notice not Taken of Economists' Prescriptions for the Control of Pollution
This paper is concerned with trying to explain why governments have not taken more notice of economists' suggestions with respect to pollution control policy. Four possible explanations are considered: ignorance; theoretical problems; practical problems; and institutional or cultural factors. It is concluded that economists have been too narrow in their focus on efficiency as an appropriate objective function for legislators and pressure groups, …
Ecologically sustainable development in Australia
Progress on promoting ecologically sustainable development (ESD) in Australia is presented. First, the need for promoting environmental conservation and development in Australia is outlined. Next, the contents of the ten volumes promoting ecologically sustainable development in Australia are critically appraised. Finally, some of the ways in which the ideals of ecologically sustainable development in Australia can be made operational and translat…
Urban Dynamics
The Evolution of the Sustainable DeveIopment Concept
It is argued that in the 1970s the radical idea of ecodevelopment failed to gain support as a way of reconciling economic development with ecological conservation but it sowed the seeds of the sustainable development concept. By 1980 the World Conservation Strategy received support from many countries including Australia. The National Conservation Strategy for Australia received a mixed response at the state/territory level but it in turn paved t…
Efficiency and Distributional Aspects of Market Mechanisms in the Control of Pollution
On measuring sustainable development indicators
Sustainable development, as proposed by the Brundtland Report, requires carefully managed change to improve environmental and economic conditions as well as the quality of life for all people. Some of the problems involved in this demanding challenge faced by individuals, local communities, nations and the international community are discussed. In particular, nine indicators of sustainable development—gleaned from economic, socioeconomic and envi…
Measuring and assessing indicators of sustainable development for Scotland
In this paper, we review three broad classes of indicators of sustainable development. These are economic, ecological and sociopolitical indicators. We then report the results of a pilot study which measured five different indicators for Scotland: an approximate environmentally-adjusted Net National Product; the Pearce-Atkinson Measure; Net Primary Production; Appropriated Carrying Capacity; and the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare. We find …
An Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare for Scotland, 1980-1991
This paper presents the methods and results of applying an 'Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare' (ISEW) for Scotland, 1980-1991. Several measures of economic welfare are described and this leads into a description of the ISEW as used in the USA and the UK. The methods and data sources for developing an ISEW for Scotland are then presented. The results indicate a widening gap between the ISEW and the more conventional measures of economic welfar…
An evaluation of Environmental Space as the basis for sustainable Europe
Environmental Space is being used by many groups throughout Europe as the basis for describing targets to make development in Europe sustainable. The concept is described together with the policy suggestions for a sustainable Europe emanating from the use of this method. The methodology of Environmental Space is then evaluated critically and its similarity with Ecological Footprints is noted. It is also noted that alternative calculations, using …
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is unique in that it has established the Lord Provost's Commission on Sustainable Development to advise on the ways in which the city can contribute to sustainable development. This paper briefly considers the sustenance space and the problems of unsustainability for cities. Section two then describes the growth of Edinburgh and emphasises weak and strong measures of sustainability for cities. The third se…
Is Scotland sustainable? A the series of indicators of sustainable development
Seven measures of sustainable development for Scotland are examined for the period 1980-1993. These measures are green net national product, genuine savings, ecological footprint, environmental space, human appropriation of net primary production, the index of sustainable economic welfare and the genuine progress indicator. Very different messages concerning sustainable development in Scotland emerge from these measures
Measuring sustainability
Applying the concept of natural capital criticality to regional resource management
A critique of ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops
The ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops as reported by the Nuffield Bioethics Committee are summarised. A critique of their findings is presented. It is argued that the apparent benefits are outweighed by the ecological, social and economic costs, and that the yields of some genetically modified crops are poorer when compared to conventional species. Furthermore, the current regulations are far too lax for consumer protection.…
Potentialities, problems, policies and progress in modelling sustainable development
This paper discusses some of the potentials, problems, policies and progress in modelling sustainable development. After briefly describing ten approaches to modelling sustainable development, some of the methodological problems still to be resolved are addressed. It is then suggested that policies to promote sustainable development should operate at six different spatial levels connecting global, multinational, national, regional, local and indi…
A preliminary analysis of composite indicators of sustainable development
Preliminary quantitative analysis of 13 composite indicators for the original G7 nations for the year 2000 is presented. Using ranked data some interesting relationships between the indicators for economic, social and environmental phenomena are revealed. These indicators have been analysed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. It is shown that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is positively associated with the human development index (HD…
Economics (13 obras) · Sustainable development (12 obras) · Computer Science (11 obras) · Environmental resource management (11 obras) · Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy (11 obras) · Geography (10 obras) · Political science (10 obras) · Ecology (7 obras) · Environmental planning (7 obras) · Engineering (6 obras)